Lac Son district has made significant progress in promoting gender equality and women's advancement in areas such as politics, economy, labor, health care, and education.
The People's Committee
has issued plans to implement a national strategy on gender equality and a
programme to prevent gender-based violence.
Women’s participation in government and leadership roles has
increased, with women holding key positions across various levels. The district
also focuses on reducing school dropout rates, child marriage, and poverty,
while promoting cultural and economic development.
Efforts to close the gender gap in employment have been
successful, with 50% of female workers now earning wages and a decrease in the
number of women working in agriculture. Several women in the district hold
leadership positions in cooperatives and businesses.
To combat gender-based violence, the district has
intensified legal education and support services for victims. Programs have
been implemented to promote women's empowerment in family and community life,
reducing gender bias and improving work-life balance for women.
In the coming time, the district aims to further increase
female leadership and ensure access to financial and support services for
women, particularly those in vulnerable households.
With the motto "for the interests of the union members and employees”, in 2024, Tan Lac District’sLabor Federation has implemented many activities towards the grassroots. They have been paying attention and protecting the legitimate and the legal rights of the union members, employees, the civil servants, and laborers, which has been contributing to motivating and encouraging the spirit of the union members and the laborers to enthusiastically compete in labor production, actively contributing to the development of the agencies, units and enterprises.
On December 23, the Department of Education and Training held a meeting to encourage the selected team participating in the national high school excellent student competition for the school year of 2024-2025. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Chuong, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
The General Hospital of Hoa Binh province has unveiled its new on-demand medical examination and treatment facility on the second floor of its parking complex, responding to growing patient demand for better healthcare services. The facility re-organisation aims to reduce the waiting time and alleviate pressure on other departments of the hospital.
In recent years, women's unions at all levels in Hoa Binh province have made great efforts to prevent domestic violence and protect women and children through numerous activities, towards building prosperous, equitable, progressive, and happy families. Practical programmes, projects, and models have significantly contributed to implementing targets set by Women's Union congresses at all levels.
In the afternoon of December 17, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organized a summary and awarding ceremony for the Online Competition on preventing and controlling the Family Violence in 2024.
Implementing the Resolution of the 17th Provincial Party Congress to reach a health insurance coverage rate of 95% or more of the population, the Women's Union at all provincial levels has deployed the creative models and methods and effectively replicated them. These activities not only contribute to completing the social security goals, but they also spread the spirit of solidarity and sharing in the community.
